The Art of Safety Leadership: Translating safety language into business language with Crystal Danbury
Description
In this thought-provoking episode of "The Art of Safety Leadership," we sit down with Crystal Danbury, a seasoned safety professional with 21 years of experience across industries including nuclear, rail, logistics, telecoms, and retail.
Crystal shares her journey from an accidental safety technician at a nuclear site to leadership roles at FTSE 100 companies, revealing how she learned to translate safety priorities into business language that resonates with executives and boards.
Key topics include:
Developing the "True Cost of Harm" approach that quantifies safety impacts in commercial terms
Practical strategies for simplifying safety metrics to engage leadership
How to build compelling business cases for safety investments
The critical connection between safety management and insurance costs
Challenging the "you can't put a price on safety" mindset that holds safety professionals back
Whether you're a safety professional looking to gain more influence in your organisation or a business leader seeking to better understand the commercial value of effective safety management, this episode offers invaluable insights on how to drive meaningful change through better communication.










